House passes SUPPORT Act reauthorization bill
The House June 4 passed the AHA-supported SUPPORT Act (H.R. 2483) by a 366-57 vote. The legislation reauthorizes key prevention, treatment and recovery programs for patients with substance use disorder, including programs to support the behavioral health workforce.
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